Raytrace was constructed in an underground vault at Milan’s Stazione Centrale. Inside the dark, atmospheric space, visitors encountered two huge, architectural slabs of Dekton – each measuring 6m in height and 24m in length – seemingly balanced on a single edge, creating a triangular passage. Inside this passage, a mesmerising caustic pattern slowly played across the surface, evoking the dreamlike state of being underwater.

Raytrace is a visually powerful demonstration of how Cosentino products can be used as monumental architectural elements, not only as interior surfaces. The play of caustic patterns across the surface shows how architecture comes to life with light, and highlights the qualities of the newly launched material.

LAYER conducted a deep-dive into the potential of Dekton and translated these insights into a visually powerful demonstration of how Cosentino products can be used as architectural elements. Our team led the design, engineering, and build of the installation, and created a media pack – including videos and photography – that resulted in global press coverage.